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Hartham Common – King's Meads Nature Reserve loop from Ware

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Hartham Common – King's Meads Nature Reserve loop from Ware

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Hartham Common – King's Meads Nature Reserve loop from Ware

01:06

10.3km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.39 km

Ware Weir and Lock

Highlight • Bridge

A scenic part of the River Lee Navigation

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2.06 km

King's Meads Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Large water meadow wetland lots of birdwatching

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3.52 km

Hertford Lock 1 (River Lee Navigation)

Highlight • Bridge

Hertford Lock 1 is situated along the River Lea on the eastern side of Hartham Common. The lockkeepers' cottage is very pretty and a lovely backdrop for a photo.

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3.53 km

Hartham Common

Highlight • Trail

Large park for a break and rest and some good open green alongside the canal

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7.53 km

King's Meads Nature Reserve is one of the largest water meadows in Hertfordshire. It is home to 265 types of wildflower and 119 species of bird, including many rare species. You can expect great displays of wildlife at all times of year, but especially between April to July and November to February.

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7.54 km

New Gauge House

Highlight • Monument

New Gauge is the start of the New River, a water supply aqueduct that provides water for North London. The Gauge House is Grade II-listed and was constructed in 1856. It regulates the water intake from the River Lee, with a statutory maximum of 102 megalitres per day.

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10.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.55 km

3.35 km

1.61 km

467 m

254 m

Surfaces

4.08 km

3.22 km

1.32 km

711 m

588 m

274 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

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16 %

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Hartham Common – King's Meads Nature Reserve loop from Ware

Ware Weir and Lock

King's Meads Nature Reserve

King's Meads Nature Reserve

Hertford Lock 1 (River Lee Navigation)

River Lea at Hartham Common

Hartham Common

King's Meads Nature Reserve

New Gauge House

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